Olympic Urbanism: Rome to Rio

by Judith Grant Long

In Olympic Urbanism: Rome to Rio, Judith Grant Long asks whether the requirements of building for the Olympic Games are compatible with the long-term interests of host cities. Drawing on extensive research in former host cities from Rome 1960 to Rio de Janeiro 2016, Long assesses claims that the Olympic Games serve as a catalyst for urban development by comparing the aspirations revealed in host city bid packages with the actual outcomes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138667161
• ISBN13: 9781138667167
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge